House in Mersea Island
2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this house rental
The Nutshell offers accommodations in West Mersea, 27 miles from Hedingham Castle and 28 miles from Chelmsford Train Station. Featuring a garden, the property is located within 23 miles of Freeport Braintree.
Amenities at The Nutshell
Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Non-smoking
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Beach access
Garden
Map of Mersea Island
Ratings and reviews
100% verified reviews10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Feb 2026
Location perfect
Everything was 10/10
9.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2026
Very good location which met with our expectations
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jan 2026
This was a lovely little cottage full of history and charm it was like stepping back in time but having home comforts at the same time. We would love to return here again .
There was nothing we did not like.
6.0 / 10.0Average·May 2025
Beautiful little cottage, so close to the sea, a fantastic coast line. The bedroom was fantastic. The cottage was well equipped with everything and more for 4 people. ( we were only 2). The wood burner added a warmth and glow as evenings were cold, but we took are own wood. Everything was easy to find and use as listed.
Sheets of of instructions on how to use the cottage, which were obviously ignored by the previous occupants and not checked, wood burner choked with ash and half burn’t logs, crockery and cutlery put away not properly cleaned, surfaces not thoroughly cleaned. Instructions on waste disposal were ludicrous , why isn’t this included in the services. Trying to get the garden table and chair out from a cupboard outside was a Herculean task, but no point anyway as the courtyard was half covered in pigeon poo. The stairs, I realise in that sort of property would have to be steep, but steep doesn’t cover it. The dining table is falling to bits, held together with elastic bands? If you put your tea cup on it then added a plate it would wobble and send the tea splashing over the table. The worst thing was the shower/wet room, water all over the ceramic tiles no mats rubber or wooden to stand on to dry, then stepping out over one step onto a moveable varnished step was downright dangerous. Definitely not the high end accommodation we had hoped for.
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9.1Outstanding
(88 Ratings)
"Location perfect
Everything was 10/10"
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